School of Hygiene Mbale was founded way back in the in 1956 during the colonial government to train sanitary inspectors. It started in Mulago Medical School, was later transferred to Mbale, the former medical assistants training school (now Mbale School of Clinical Officers) and was later transferred to Nkoma, the present home of the school. The School is the only one of its kind in Uganda.
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School of Hygiene-Mbale with its rich history in Environmental health training dating back to the Post-independence era is committed to producing up-to-date globally dynamic and innovative health professionals that are ready to deal with contemporary Public health challenges affecting communities today.
Read MoreThe School is located in Nkoma, Mbale behind Islamic University Uganda-Mbale Main campus, 1km off Mbale - Kumi Road from a junction which is 3km from Mbale town. Mbale town is found in Eastern region of Uganda which is about 225 Kms (or 4 hours) from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. (Mbale-Kumi Road is part of the Northern great road i.e from Capetown to Cairo)
Mbale Town is situated at the foothills of the Masaba Hills, which is part of the Mt. Elgon Mountain ranges. The school is located at the highest part of Mbale town.
Mbale town experiences both cool and dry weather conditions. Mbale is a town with all types of local foods found in Uganda. It also friendly people from different tribes but the majority being the Bagishu who are the local inhabitants of Bugisu-the local name given to this part of region.
P.O. Box 221, Mbale, Uganda
+256-414-670-507
mbalesoh@gmail.com
"To be a centre of excellence in training skilled, innovative graduates, globally engaged in Public Health."
"To enhance professionalism and innovativeness through quality training, research and community engagement for a healthy community and sustainable development."
"For Health Promotion"
The school is a government founded institution and it's funded and supervised by the government through Ministry of Education and Sports. It trains Health Inspectors and Health Assistants.
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All courses are examined and awarded by the Uganda Allied Examinations Board (UAHEB), a government organ under Ministry of Education and Sports.
Nature of the Programmes: All basic courses are full time (8:00am – 4:00pm).
Qualified graduates find employment in:
Both Government and Private Sponsorship available.
2 Principal passes in science combinations (PCB, BCM, BCG, BCA) at A' level with a principal in Biology being a must.
Certificate in Environmental Health Science is required. Employed upgraders need a letter of release from their employer.
Both Government and Private Sponsorship available.
At least five passes at O'level in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. A' level is an added advantage.
Candidates can visit the school offices for more enquiries from 8.00am to 5.00pm every working day.
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Celebrating excellence in academic and community service achievements. The School of Hygiene-Mbale hosted its annual Student Achievement Awards ceremony...
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Students and faculty conducted a successful health camp providing free services to over 500 residents in underserved communities...
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